We are supporting a leading automotive manufacturer to appoint Senior Exterior Designer to join a highly creative, agile design team working on forward-thinking concept and production vehicle programmes shaping future mobility experiences.
  
Pay Rate:            £42-47p/ hr UMB- Inside IR35
Location:            Paddington, West London- hybrid (3 days onsite, 2 days WFH)
Duration:            The position is an initial contract till 31st March 2027 which will be reviewed for extension late 2026/early 2027.
Requirements:  LRTW ; Valid UK driving licence is a MUST.
  
Key responsibilities:

• Create compelling design proposals for concept and production vehicles, from ideation to final execution
• Balance multiple projects demonstrating creativity, attention to detail and clarity
• Collaborate across global design organization and regional stakeholders
• Translate trends and insights into forward-thinking design concepts
• Deliver high-quality sketches and visualisations that clearly communicate design intent
• Lead clay and digital modelling development to realise designs in 3D
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure design integrity through to completion
• Contribute to technical and styling reviews, maintaining design quality and feasibility

  
Who We Are Looking For

• Bold, forward-thinking designer with strong creative vision
• Exceptionally talented visual communicator
• Strong sense of form, proportion, and surface development
• Collaborative, self-driven, and confident in stakeholder engagement for concept and production processes
• Clear and persuasive verbal communicator

  
What You Bring

• Degree in Automotive or Industrial Design (BS, BFA, MS or MFA) or similar
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Alias, VRED, Blender (or similar)
• Strong exterior design portfolio demonstrating creativity, technical skills and process
• Demonstrated use of AI tools for enhanced speed and agility
• Significant relevant experience in OEM automotive design studios
• Experience contributing to concept and/or production vehicle development (incl. 1:1 models)
• Strong technical knowledge of engineering constraints and ability to negotiate/incorporate feedback into design proposals
• Ability to translate briefs and feedback into clear design direction